DH8 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5AN

DH8 5AN, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5AN, encompassing approximately 2915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5AN area, explore the DH8 5AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5AN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Fenwick Way with total crimes: 3
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 3

DH8 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-37.50%
Public order21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.6614.29%
Violence and sexual offences82.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.7450.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.41-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Drugs41.370.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.44122.22%
Anti-social behaviour96.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.09100.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.09-40.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.23-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences93.43800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-92.31%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.35-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.46-30.77%
Public order43.09100.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-85.71%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.09-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour134.80225.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.46250.00%
Burglary32.400.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.01171.43%
Anti-social behaviour46.52-42.86%
Public order41.37100.00%
Shoplifting41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Drugs20.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.400.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249
March 20241
February 202413
January 202414
December 202319
November 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1